ASTM A106 Seamless Pressure Pipe (also known as ASME SA106 pipe) is commonly used in the construction of oil and gas refineries, power plants, petrochemical plants, boilers, and ships where the piping must transport fluids and gasses that exhibit higher temperatures and pressure levels.This specification covers seamless carbon steel pipe for high-temperature service
Sizes (Seamless): 1/2" NB - 60" NB
Sizes (ERW): 1/2" NB - 24" NB
Material Grades
| High Temperature Seamless Pipe | ASTM A106 Gr. B/C, API 5L Gr. B, ASTM A53 Gr. B |
|---|---|
| Heat Exchanger Seamless Tube | ASTM A179 |
| Low Temperature Seamless Pipe | ASTM A333 Gr. 3/6 |
| Low Temperature Seamless Tube | ASTM A334 Gr. 6 |
| High Yield Seamless Pipe | API 5L Gr. X42/X46/X52/X56/X60/X65/X70/X80 PSL-1/PSL-2 |
| High Yield Seamless Pipe | ISO 3183 Gr.L245, L290, L320, L360, L390, L415, L450, L485 |
| Atmospheric & Low Temp EFW Pipes | ASTM A671 Gr. CC60/CC65/CC70 |
| High Pressure & Moderate Temp EFW Pipes | ASTM A672 Gr. B60/B65/B70/C55/C60/C65/C70 |
| High Yield ERW/SAW Pipe | API 5L Gr. X42/X46/X52/X56/X60/X65/X70/X80 PSL-1/PSL-2 |
| High Yield ERW/SAW Pipe | ISO 3183 Gr.L245, L290, L320, L360, L390, L415, L450, L485 |
Additional Testing :
NACE MR0175, NACE TM0177, NACE TM0284, HIC TEST, SSC TEST, H2 SERVICE, IBR, etc.
Dimensions :
All Pipe is manufactured and inspected/tested to the relevant standards including ASTM, ASME, API.
Chemical Composition ASTM A106 Carbon Steel Pipes Grades
| Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Total of Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni, and V shall not exceed 1% | |
| Carbon max. % | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.35 | |
| Manganese % | 0.27 to 0.93 | 0.29 to 1.06 | 0.29 to 1.06 | |
| Phosphorous, max. % | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | |
| Sulfur, max. % | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | |
| Silicon, min.% | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | |
| Chrome, max. % | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | |
| Copper, max. % | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | |
| Molybdenum, max. % | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | |
| Nickel, max. % | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | |
| Vanadium, min.% | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
The minimum wall thickness at any point shall not be more than 12.5% under the nominal wall thickness specified.
| NPS [DN Designator] | Over | Under | ||
| in. | mm | in. | mm | |
| 1/8 to 1-1/2 [6 to 40], incl | 1/64 (0.015) | 0.4 | 1/64 (0.015) | 0.4 |
| Over 1-1/2 to 4 [40 to 100], incl | 1/32 (0.031) | 0.8 | 1/32 (0.031) | 0.8 |
| Over 4 to 8 [100 to 200], incl | 1/16 (0.062) | 1.6 | 1/32 (0.031) | 0.8 |
| Over 8 to 18 [200 to 450], incl | 3/32 (0.093) | 2.4 | 1/32 (0.031) | 0.8 |
| Over 18 to 26 [450 to 650], incl | 1/8 (0.125) | 3.2 | 1/32 (0.031) | 0.8 |
Over 26 to 34 [650 to 859], incl
|
5/32 (0.156) | 4.0 | 1/32 (0.031) | 0.8 |
| Over 34 to 48 [850 to 1200], incl | 3/16 (0.187) | 4.8 | 1/32 (0.031) | 0.8 |
| Seamless | |||
| Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | |
| Tensile Strength, min., psi | 48,000 | 60,000 | 00 |
| Yield Strength, min., psi | 30,000 | 35,000 | 40,000 |
| NPS | On One Length from Each Lot of | |
| Tensile | 5 and smaller | 400 or less |
| 6 and larger | 200 or less | |
| Bending | 2 and smaller | 400 or less |
| Flattening | 2 through 5 | 400 or less |
| 6 and over | 200 or less |
Mechanical Tests Specified
Tensile Test -- NPS 8 and larger -- either transverse or longitudinal acceptable
Smaller than NPS 8 -- weighed in lots. Larger sizes -- by length.
Flattening Test -- NPS 2-1/2 and larger.
| Degree of Bend | Diameter of Mandrel | |
| For Normal A106 Uses | 90 | 12 x nom dia. of pipe |
| For Close Coiling | 180 | 8 x nom dia. of pipe |